Joshua 20:8
“And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.”

What does Joshua 20:8 mean?
Joshua 20:8 (KJV) - And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh. This verse is part of the Old…
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In the midst of the bustling stories of conquests and victories in the book of Joshua, we find in Joshua 20:8 a brief but poignant description of designated cities of refuge. The verse states: "And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence. As we gather in Your presence, we reflect on the truth of Your Word, particularly in Joshua 20:8, where it is written, "And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned…
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